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How much notice to give when ending a long-term collaboration?
Thread poster: Zagarella Maryrose
Michele Fauble United States Local time: 19:33 Member (2006) Norwegian to English + ...
Rates
Jul 25, 2023
Zagarella Maryrose wrote:
I just have too much work.
This is an indication that you could charge higher rates. Why not consider raising them?
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Helena Chavarria Spain Local time: 04:33 Member (2011) Spanish to English + ...
Increase your rates
Jul 25, 2023
Zagarella Maryrose wrote:
Hi Maria, Thanks for your reply. I just have too much work.
Whenever that's happened to me, I tell clients that I've increased my rate by €0.01 per word. The majority write back and say they're very sorry to lose me but they can't afford my new rates, and others tell me that they'll send me work whenever they have the chance.
I let each client know when I deliver a finished translation.
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Magnus Rubensson United Kingdom Local time: 03:33 English to Swedish + ...
No need for any notice
Jul 27, 2023
Always bear in mind that we are (forced to be) independent contractors. Notice periods are for employees. Contractors are NOT employees.
There's no need to give any notice at all unless you've signed a long-term collaboration agreement specifying a notice period.
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IrinaN wrote: Sadly, the agencies' practice to drop their good vendors and get lost without any notices, or openly declare that they found someone cheaper is very common and many of them do not give a fly about hurting your feelings or returning any favors.
So very true (sadly)!
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